1990 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1989 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Corsair weights approximately 104 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic. 1989 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 1989 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Corsair |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2560 mm |